Vittana.org- Student Micro-Lending for a Better World

I am excited to introduce you to the awesomeness that is Vittana.org. - A micro-lending site for student loans.

My love of Kiva is well publicized, as it is one of the easiest and safest ways to volunteer in a developing nation without spending the CO2 to travel there. Plus, Kiva doesn’t send you junk mail, which I hate.

Now Vittana picks up where Kiva left off. Supplying loans to students in developing nations so they can complete their education and become problem solvers within their community.

The students pay you back and you can either pocket the money or re-loan to another student. Also, unlike Kiva you can donate any amount you want – from $1 to $100,000. Those of us who have been students know that even $1 helps buy a cup of Ramen.

I found out about Vittana because of a campaign launched by New York Times Best Selling author Tim Ferris who has pledged to match every donation to $50,000 for his 35th birthday.

But why does education and more importantly micro loans for education help the environment?